Wat Mahathat

#thailandtrip Address: Chiang Khan Subdistrict, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province, Thailand 🇹🇭 Wat Mahathat is a temple of people belonging to the Mahanikaya sect of monks. It was built in 2197 by Phra Ya Si Arakhad (Thongdee Si Prasit) at the same time as the founding of Chiang Khan. The buildings include the ordination hall, which is a solid sim made of brick and mortar with a low base and a rectangular plan. The chapel is in the style of Lan Xang mixed with later Ayutthaya. religious objects include a Buddha statue in the Maravijaya posture(Luang Pho Yai), which has long been revealed by the people of Chiang Khan. There is also a pagoda, a wooden Buddha statue in Lan Xang art, and a Buddha statue in the blessing posture. #temple #chiangkhan #loei #thailand